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professional football league

[prəˈfɛʃənəl ˈfʊtbɔl lig]
nounpl: professional football leagues
liga profissional de futebol
1. An organized competition of professional football/soccer teams competing at the highest level of play within a country or region
The Premier League is the top professional football league in England.
A Premier League é a principal liga profissional de futebol na Inglaterra.
2. A formal organization governing the rules, schedules, and operations of professional football teams
The professional football league sets standards for player contracts and stadium requirements.
A liga profissional de futebol estabelece padrões para contratos de jogadores e requisitos de estádios.
Synonyms
football leaguesoccer leagueprofessional leaguetop-flight league
Antonyms
amateur football leaguesemi-professional league

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
liga profissional de futebol
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
campeonato profissional de futebol
Often refers to the Campeonato Paulista or national championship
Portugal
liga profissional de futebol
Commonly refers to the Primeira Liga

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach the professional football league
compete in the professional football league
promoted to the professional football league
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